All are part of problem, and the solution

Sunday

Jan 6, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Editor, the Record:

Editor, the Record:

I would like to respond to a few letters in the paper lately. To start, I was on Interstate 80 east at 7:25 p.m., clipping along at 60 mph in my old Ford Ranger and was being passed by cars and pickups like I was standing still. And when an 18-wheeler did pass, two cars passed him on the right when his right blinker was on to change lanes. So, no, it is not always the big truck's fault; they don't stop on a dime.

For the person who said raise the speeding fines to $1,000, I say, fine, but for everyone, not just trucks. And while we are at it, maybe double the points on their licenses; that may get them to slow down.

Next, why exactly does our government completely disregard the 28th amendment that states all laws are for everybody? The government passes laws and exempts itself; get real. If you want to fix Medicare and Social Security and Obamacare for that matter, make the politicians go on it just like us. I guess these programs are only good enough for veterans and elderly who get forgotten about. So what if they built and fought and died for this country like "Shifty" from the 101st Airborne — where was his day of mourning and media specials? But we get a drugged-out singer plastered all over the news. We sure have our priorities messed up.

If the government quits raising Social Security, it would self-sustain. And please vote on the changes for the Postal Service before there isn't one to vote for.

In closing, neither Democrats or Republicans are perfect, but both have good ideas, so get your heads out of your butts and get something constructive accomplished. Thank you and Merry Christmas.